We'll miss him

Mr Trezise, who was a leading light in the sporting, educational and entertainment worlds, was surrounded by his family when he died at his home in Melvill Road in the early hours of Monday morning.

Friends and colleagues have been quick to pay tribute to Mr Trezise - also known fondly as "TT" - describing him as "passionate and committed" and a "fantastic guy," with one saying simply: "He was a very good man."

One area that he is perhaps best known for is his dedication and enthusiasm towards Falmouth Cricket Club. He was instrumental in the development of the clubhouse and grounds and his "dogmatic" approach towards fundraising resulted in facilities beyond the club's wildest dreams.

Mike Toy, chairman of the Falmouth Cricket Club, who knew Mr Trezise for more than 20 years, said the club had been left reeling from his death. Mr Toy said: "We're devastated. Everyone is feeling very empty. It's very hard to get your head around at the moment. It still is hard to believe, even though we have feared the worst for more than a week. You always hope against hope for a miracle. Unfortunately it didn't come. The only good thing is he died peacefully, without pain, at home with his family around him. That's a small blessing."

He added that Mr Trezise would leave behind him a legacy that went further than the bricks and mortar he secured for the club.

"It's not only the benefits we have got down there from his input and hard work and inspiration, but it's also the spirit of the club that will remain even after him, in so far as to do things properly, do things in the right way and in a true spirit of the game.

"He was a man who did so much for so many. He was a man who always did things 100 per cent - 99 per cent wasn't good enough. Terry had to do it absolutely right. All the things he did, he did with passion and commitment and with utter dedication," he explained.

Mr Trezise was also a keen supporter of Falmouth Rugby Club and an enthusiastic member of the Treverva Male Voice Choir, for whom he sang bass for many years.

Mike Varney, Falmouth town mayor and president of Treverva Male Voice Choir, said: "He was just a fantastic guy. Very, very passionate about everything he was involved in - and not just the choir. We wouldn't have the top rate facilities at the Falmouth Cricket Club if it hadn't been for Terry being dogmatic in the way he helped get the funding for it. He was such a lovely man.

"He was an icon as far as the whole of the area is concerned. Anything to do with sport and youngsters, if he could help he would. I would say that he spent his life trying to do things for other people. He's going to be sorely missed by everybody."

Mr Trezise spent his working life in the education system, inspiring hundreds of students with his enthusiastic teaching methods. He was a maths teacher at Trescobeas School - which later went on to become Falmouth School - for many years and the school's current head teacher, Sandra Critchely, has paid tribute to its former member of staff.

Mrs Critchley said: "He was a well-respected man and a popular, hard working teacher. We're all terribly saddened to hear of his passing away. We send our best wishes to his family."

She added that the school had worked with Terry since his retirement, in his role with Falmouth Cricket Club.

"He was an outstanding man and had a real sense of community and a real commitment to young people. He will be sadly missed by many. People have talked fondly of Terry. People, when they heard, have been deeply saddened," she concluded.

During his time at the school he organised frequent educational travel trips, including cruises and skiing, and even after he left he continued to organise the trips.

He went on to become head of upper school at Pool School, before working at a county level in the introduction of the TVEI (Technical and Vocational Education Initiative) and GNVQ qualifications into schools in Cornwall.

One of his lesser-known roles was as a parish councillor with Perranarworthal parish council, before he moved to Falmouth.

Mr Trezise was first diagnosed with cancer in 2004. He went into remission three years ago and during that time he took the opportunity to travel the world, visiting the Caribbean, South Africa, Canada and Europe.

He also spent a lot of effort fundraising for charities, including the time he raised money for Cancer Research by bleaching a strip down the centre of his hair - which he liked to refer to as his "Kevin Petersen" hair, after the England cricketer who sported such a style.

Similarly, Mr Trezise always took great enjoyment from dressing up for the annual comedy cricket match between the Treverva Male Voice Choir and Falmouth Marine Band in aid of charity - with his last appearance as a cowboy. Two months ago, however, the cancer returned with a vengeance. During the last few weeks, Mr Trezise has taken a hand in planning his own funeral, which will include performances from his fellow members of the Treverva Male Voice Choir.

Mr Trezise's funeral will take place at All Saints Church in Falmouth on Monday, Septem-ber 17. Treverva Male Voice Choir will commence proceedings at 2.45pm. Additional car parking will be available at Falmouth Rugby Football Club, if needed. Those attending are invited to choose their own style of dress, although the family has asked for preferably not black. There will be family flowers only, with donations in lieu for the Lymphoma Association via the funeral directors Kingsley Tresidder at Victoria Place, Ponsanooth, Truro, TR3 7EZ. They can also be contacted on 01872 863607.

Mr Trezise is survived by his wife Alison, mother Doreen, grown-up children Trystan and Piran, daughter-in-law Carole and baby grandson Logan.

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